Systems and methods for positioning eyewear

Abstract

A device with a stationary portion and a rotatable portion, wherein the rotatable portion is lifted to form a substantially L-shaped bracket. Device is configured to be disposed on the forehead of the wearer, preferably coupled with protective headgear. When the rotatable portion is lifted, the bracket is configured for receiving an edge of eyewear. When the eyewear is pulled upward and back due to forces exerted by straps disposed around a user's head, the bracket exerts an equal and opposite force on the edge of the eyewear, holding the eyewear in place. Bracket may include grips for easier use in inclement weather or when the user's hands are otherwise encumbered.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for positioning eyewear, the system comprising:
 a stationary portion with a top and a bottom;   a rotatable portion with a top and a bottom, the rotatable portion coupled with at least one fastener, wherein the rotatable portion rotates about the at least one fastener.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an upper edge disposed across the top of the stationary portion; and   a lower edge disposed across the bottom of the stationary portion, wherein the rotatable portion fits substantially within a boundary formed by the upper edge and the lower edge.   
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the upper edge extends onto at least one side of the stationary portion. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the lower edge extends onto at least one side of the stationary portion. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein
 the upper edge extends across the top of the stationary portion,   and wherein the lower edge extends across the bottom of the stationary portion such that the upper edge and the lower edge form at least one gap on at least one side of the stationary portion.   
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the rotatable portion is disposed such that it fits within the upper edge and the lower edge of the stationary portion. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , the rotatable portion further comprising:
 at least one grip, the at least one grip configured to fit within the at least one gap on the at least one side of the stationary portion.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the upper edge and the lower edge form at least one gap on at least two sides of the stationary portion. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , the rotatable portion further comprising:
 at least one grip, the at least one grip configured to fit within at least one gap on the at least two sides of the stationary portion.   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein an outer edge of the rotatable portion is substantially flush with the upper edge and lower edge of the stationary portion. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , the stationary portion further comprising:
 at least one front portion; and   at least one rear portion.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one rear portion is curved such that it substantially follows the contour of at least one protective equipment. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one rear portion includes at least one adhesive surface. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , the rotatable portion further comprising:
 at least one front portion; and   at least one rear portion.   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastener includes at least one spring element. 
     
     
         16 . A method of holding eyewear in place, the method including:
 coupling a system for holding eyewear to at least one protective headgear;   disposing at least one strap of at least one eyewear around the at least one headgear;   lifting at least one rotatable portion of the system for holding eyewear; and   disposing an upper edge of the at least one eyewear below the at least one rotatable portion of the system such that the eyewear exerts an upward force on the at least one rotatable portion.